Speak2Lead is an initiative taken up by the students with the support of the ISBR Metamorph. The inauguration ceremony was held on 19th September 2019 at the ISBR campus. The event witnessed the presence of eminent chief guests Dr. KS Anandaram, Senior Director ISBR Business School, Dr. Manasa Nagabhushnam, Director in academics ISBR Business School, and Dr. C Manohar, Senior Director ISBR Business School. The master of ceremony was Doel Bhattacharya, who welcomed everyone and thanked them for their valuable presence.
The event began with the vision emphasizing the motto “mastering communication to influence.” Speak2Lead is a platform that will help students unleash their potential in multi-dimensional segments such as communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. To be proficient in the English language and enhance the skillset required by industries for a better future manager. To provide a platform to the students, at every level of which they can learn from their mentors, and use their valuable suggestions to bring an improvement in themselves. The main focus will be to make the students understand the gravity of the current industry scenario and offer them a platform where they can bridge the gap between them and what exactly recruiters are looking for. The launch video illustrated the plans which were scheduled for the coming future. Then came the most awaited moment, the formal launch of Speak2Lead. It was received by all with an enthusiastic round of applause.
Also, there were leadership insights given by TM Shubhangi Pandey, Club Extension Chair, Former Division Director, Division H, District98 Toastmasters International. She enlightened on various advantages of communication and the importance of peer-to-peer learning. TM Shashank Arya added glitter to the event by his valuable tips regarding public speaking and the importance of being a good listener. He is Immediate Past Area Director, Area H5, Division H, District98, Toastmasters International. Fun with learning played an essential role during the event. Students had been asked to come on stage for impromptu speaking. This activity helped inculcate the art of thinking, organizing, and delivering a speech on the spot.
In the end, students were addressed by Dr. KS Anandaram who gave his valuable suggestions on improving communication skills and how it plays an effective role in the industries. Dr. Manohar enlightened us about the art of delivering a speech in a stipulated time and how to be concise. Dr. Manasa Nagabhushnam emphasized the importance of being your natural self when delivering a speech on the stage. Mr. Suresh Raju spoke about various pronunciations of the English language and how important it was to practice all of this regularly.
Hence, Speak2Lead laid its foundation and now it’s time to execute plans into actions. It’s a long way to go. This initiative has set a benchmark for the ISBR Business School in the future.
Speak2Lead came out to be successful coming up with events and activities:
- English Communication Quiz is based on ameliorating language skills.
- Session on English Accent by Mr. Balaji, Ramaswamy Natarajan, Foreign Learning English, BBC Learning English
- Reading, writing, and listening assessment for self-improvement.
- Fun-based learning sessions based on activities.
- The Mentor-mentee program enhanced the concept of peer learning.